How Nigeria’s ex-lawmaker spread falsehood on COVID-19 vaccine, mislead followers

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How Nigeria’s ex-lawmaker spread falsehood on COVID-19 vaccine, mislead followers

Kemi Busari June 8, 2021 0

To many Nigerians, Dino Melaye is a man of several talents – a vocal politician, activist in...

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Fake tweet paints Twitter apologetic to Nigerian Government

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Fake tweet paints Twitter apologetic to Nigerian Government

Silas Jonathan June 8, 2021 0

Claim: A viral Twitter screenshot with the inscription of the “Twitter Public Policy” claims Twitter is apologetic...

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Twitter Not Responsible for Tweet Claiming Company Doesn’t Recognise Buhari

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Twitter Not Responsible for Tweet Claiming Company Doesn’t Recognise Buhari

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo June 7, 2021 0

Claim: A tweet, which purportedly originated from the verified handle of Twitter, explains reasons for the deletion...

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The FactChecker

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The FactChecker

Dubawa June 7, 2021 0

A weekly newsletter that takes a closer look at the aspects of truth and falsehood in recent...

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Nigerian Government not distributing ₦200,000 grants to support businesses

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Nigerian Government not distributing ₦200,000 grants to support businesses

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle June 6, 2021 0

Claim: A viral WhatsApp message asks Nigerians to apply for a ₦200,000 business grant from the Federal...

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As #TwitterBan takes effect, here are five ways to remain connected on Twitter

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As #TwitterBan takes effect, here are five ways to remain connected on Twitter

Richard Akinwumi June 5, 2021 0

The Nigerian government on Friday announced it has indefinitely suspended the operations of Twitter in the country....

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Twitter ban: All you need to know about VPN

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Twitter ban: All you need to know about VPN

Lois Ugbede June 5, 2021 1

Discussions around virtual private network (VPN) have been on the rise since the announcement of Twitter suspension...

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Fani-Kayode’s claims on Nigerian currency in the pre-colonial era false

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Fani-Kayode’s claims on Nigerian currency in the pre-colonial era false

Uchenna Igwe June 3, 2021 1

Claim: Former Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, claims there was an Arabic inscription on the Nigerian...

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“Nigerian churches forced to pay tax…”, other claims in viral WhatsApp message fact-checked

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“Nigerian churches forced to pay tax…”, other claims in viral WhatsApp message fact-checked

Lois Ugbede June 3, 2021 0

Claim: A viral WhatsApp message being shared on church platforms claims that churches are requested to get...

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17 academics for Dubawa research, post-doctoral fellowship

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17 academics for Dubawa research, post-doctoral fellowship

Dubawa June 3, 2021 0

Seventeen academics have been selected for the 2021 research fellowship of West Africa’s fact-checking platform, Dubawa. The...

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